Open Late: A Guide to Late Night Eating in Chicago

For many of us, some of our best memories are from late night dining with friends. Sometimes sober, sometimes not so sober, but always a blast. There’s nothing like eating something super satisfying at 2AM – cheers to the heroes that work the late shift and make it happen. Here are some of our favorites.

9. Big Star

Big Star is a bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, late-night honky-tonk in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Julie Warpinski’s menu, inspired by authentic Mexican street food, is complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program. Housed in a defunct 1940’s gas station, the taqueria’s soundtrack of classic country and rock & roll is selected and spun by the bar staff.

11. Buck’s Chicken & Biscuits

Buck’s is a Southern-inspired bar and restaurant that champions easy-drinking cocktails, biscuit sandwiches, and buckets of fried chicken in a fun and funky atmosphere. Buck’s brings Chicago a taste of “Down South, Up North” and keeps the party going each and every night.